Centimeter [cm] to Yard [yd] Converter
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How to Convert Centimeter to YardYard
1 cm = 0.010936133333333334 yd
1 yd = 91.4399970739201 cm
Example: convert 20 cm to yd:
20 cm = 20 x 0.010936133333333334 = 0.21872266666666668 yd
Centimeter
Definition: A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is a decimal fraction of the meter, the SI base unit of length.
History/origin: The centimeter is derived from the meter, which was defined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution. The prefix 'centi-' denotes one hundredth.
Current use: Centimeters are commonly used in everyday measurements, such as measuring the height of a person, the size of a picture frame, or the dimensions of a piece of paper. They are also used in science and engineering for measurements where greater precision than meters is needed.
Yard
Definition: A yard (yd) is a unit of length in the imperial and United States customary systems. It is defined as exactly 0.9144 meters.
History/origin: The yard is believed to have originated as the length of a person's stride or the distance from the tip of the nose to the end of the outstretched hand. Its definition has been standardized over time.
Current use: Yards are commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring lengths and distances, particularly in textiles, sports (such as American football), and gardening.
Centimeter to Yard Conversion Table
Centimeter [cm] | Yard [yd] |
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0.01 cm | 0.00010936133333333335 yd |
0.1 cm | 0.0010936133333333334 yd |
1 cm | 0.010936133333333334 yd |
10 cm | 0.10936133333333335 yd |
50 cm | 0.5468066666666667 yd |
100 cm | 1.0936133333333333 yd |
1000 cm | 10.936133333333332 yd |
10000 cm | 109.36133333333333 yd |
Common pairs of Length